ICC Women’s Champions Trophy: Disappointing news for Sri Lankan cricket fans. To be held for the first time in the year 2027 ICC Women’s T20 Champions Trophy No longer played in Sri Lanka. According to Sri Lankan media reports, the ICC has decided to withdraw the hosting of this historic tournament from Sri Lanka. Prakash Schefter, an official associated with Sri Lanka Cricket, has also confirmed that the tournament has been shifted to another country. However, the name of the new host country is yet to be announced.
Government interference in the administration of Sri Lankan cricket has been revealed to be the main reason behind this decision. Sri Lanka Cricket is currently being managed by a Government appointed Transformation Committee. According to ICC rules, cricket boards of member countries are required to act independently of government or political pressure. For a long time on this issue ICC And the Sri Lankan cricket administration is at loggerheads.
The ICC has also made it clear in the past that independent governance of member cricket boards is essential. In 2023 too, Sri Lankan cricket was suspended due to government interference and then in 2024. Under-19 Men’s World The host of the cup was taken from Sri Lanka and handed over to South Africa.
The tournament will be held from 14 to 28 February
ICC Women’s Champions Trophy 2027A total of six teams will participate. The ICC has changed the dates of the tournament in its June 2026 meeting 14 to 28 February 2027 It was decided to hold during This first Women’s Champions Trophy will be played in T20 format.
As per the previously decided qualification structure for the tournament, the top five teams in the ICC Women’s T20I Rankings on 6 July 2026, in addition to the host team, were to be ranked. In this list Australia, EnglandIndia, New Zealand and South Africa were included. Now about the final composition of the teams to host from Sri Lanka ICC Awaiting further clarification from.
India can become the new host
The new host country has not yet been officially announced. However in some reports India are strong contenders to host is being counted. The final decision is likely to be taken at the next ICC board meeting. So it would be too early to say that India has got the host.
For Sri Lanka, this decision is being considered as a big blow not only in terms of reputation but also in terms of cricket administration. For the second time in three years, Sri Lanka has lost hosting of a major ICC tournament due to government interference and an administrative dispute.